Bill > HB2063

This bill establishes an Agrivoltaics Task Force (a group studying the combination of solar energy production and agricultural land use) to be staffed by the Department of Land Conservation and Development. The task force will consist of at least 11 members appointed from various sectors, including agriculture, energy, county government, solar development, and environmental organizations. The task force is required to study and report on several key aspects of agrivoltaics, such as existing land use regulations, benefits of solar energy production on farmland, potential impacts on agricultural economies and property values, and recommendations for project size and land use. The members will meet at least six times, with their first meeting occurring within 90 days of the bill's effective date, and will submit a comprehensive report to a legislative interim committee by December 15, 2026. Task force members will serve as volunteers, with state agencies directed to provide assistance. The bill includes an emergency clause, making it effective immediately upon passage, and the task force will be automatically dissolved on December 31, 2026, ensuring it is a time-limited initiative focused on gathering critical information about integrating solar energy with agricultural practices.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2063